The spelling of the word "more malfunctional" may seem confusing at first glance. However, it is actually straightforward when broken down phonetically using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The IPA transcription of the word is /mɔːr ˌmælfʌŋkʃənəl/. The "o" in "more" is pronounced as "or," and the stress is on the first syllable. "Malfunctional" is pronounced with stress on the second syllable and a "k" sound instead of a "c" sound, which can be misleading for some.